A Journal Concerning Todd Haynes' Dylan Film (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} im_not_there) wrote,@ 2007-11-27 13:48:00 |
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Apparently not box office poison
Despite the original intention to open the film on limited screens (2 in LA and 2 in NY) on November 21, I'm Not There has had a wider opening in 130 theaters across the country and has made close to a million dollars over the long holiday weekend. The naysayers who insisted that the staggered opening was an indicator of the doubt the Weinstein Co had about the film have been proven incorrect. Film festival reviews, internet blogs and word of mouth have created a genuine interest in the film.
The reviews are mixed but, surprisingly, about 80% are positive. Both those who love it and those who hate it argue passionately, and we use one of our favorite Haynes quotes here:
All my films have divided audiences intensely. The most interesting films that have ever been made have always done this.
Despite the original intention to open the film on limited screens (2 in LA and 2 in NY) on November 21, I'm Not There has had a wider opening in 130 theaters across the country and has made close to a million dollars over the long holiday weekend. The naysayers who insisted that the staggered opening was an indicator of the doubt the Weinstein Co had about the film have been proven incorrect. Film festival reviews, internet blogs and word of mouth have created a genuine interest in the film.
The reviews are mixed but, surprisingly, about 80% are positive. Both those who love it and those who hate it argue passionately, and we use one of our favorite Haynes quotes here:
